Section 27-668. Soil bearing pressures  


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  • The loads to be used in computing the
      bearing pressures on materials directly underlying footings shall be the
      total  column, pier, or wall reactions determined in accordance with the
      provisions of subchapter nine of this chapter, on the basis  of  reduced
      live  load;  plus  the weight of the foundations; plus the weight of any
      soil, fill, and slabs on grade that is included within  vertical  planes
      projected  upward  from  the  extreme limits of the footing to the final
      ground surface. Live load on grade, or on slabs on grade,  within  these
      limits  shall  also  be  included.  Impact  loads shall be considered in
      accordance with the provisions of section 27-673 of this article.